Snyder to speak at Macomb County Republican dinner

At a crucial point in his governorship, Rick Snyder will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Macomb County Republican Party Lincoln Dinner, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Macomb GOP.

Other speakers at the annual event include U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Attorney General Bill Schuette.

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Snyder ventures into Macomb County after his controversial decision to pursue municipal bankruptcy for Detroit has generated national attention. In addition, he is battling with tea party groups that oppose his support for a Medicaid health care expansion and have suggested that his lieutenant governor, Brian Calley, should be replaced on the 2014 ticket.

What’s more, since his December signature on the new state right-to-work law, the governor’s approval ratings have taken a hit. But the latest statewide poll shows that he still enjoys 68 percent approval among Republican voters.

“We are excited to have Gov. Rick Snyder visit us as we rally Republicans in Macomb County for the upcoming election cycles,” said Rob Montilla, county party chairman.

“The governor’s pursuit of ‘Relentless Positive Action’ has made a difference in improving the state’s economic outlook and bringing jobs back to Michigan. We look forward to hearing his continued vision for our state.”

Snyder will speak at the Best Western Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights, Van Dyke at 15 Mile Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. A private reception for high-priced donors starts at 5:30 p.m.

The dinner program is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $60 per person and can be ordered by mail, phone or online. Call 586-465-2203 or go to the party’s website at lincoln.macombgop.com for more information.